What is the difference between momentary and maintained push buttons?

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Issue:
What is the difference between momentary and maintained push buttons?

Product Line:
Push buttons

Environment:
Products sold and used in the United States

Cause:
Selecting the correct push button operator

Resolution:

Momentary push buttons only stay shut for as long as you are pushing the button
maintained push buttons you push and they stay depressed until you push them again